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A section of the Falmouth Transport Centre which was extensively damaged during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3.

Repair Bill for Trelawny Estimated at $30 Million

The Trelawny Municipal Corporation is reporting a preliminary repair cost of $30 million, due to the impact of hurricane beryl on the parish. Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager made the disclosure during the Corporation’s monthly meeting held on Thursday...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at the podium), addresses a meeting of the Negril Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders in Negril on July 12.

PM Proposes Municipal Status for Negril

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right) greets resident of Salmon Town in Manchester, Ann Kay Dixon and daughter (second left), during a tour of the area on July 12. Ann Kay’s house and business were damaged as a result of the passage of hurricane beryl. Looking on is the Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn.

PHOTOS: Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr tours Manchester

Principal of the Toll Gate Primary School, Rev. Carol Brown-Clarke (second right), makes a point to Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Raquel Ranger Cowan (right), during the removal of debris from the school, on July 9.

Community Members Assist in Cleanup Activities at Toll Gate Primary School

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), in discussion with Annakay Dixon (second left), during a tour of the Salmond Town community of South Manchester on July 12. Others present (from second right) are Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, Robern Chin, and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown.

Small Businesses to Receive Assistance

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith.

2 years ago Education

Just Over 180 Teachers Bestowed with JTA Golden Torch Award

Just over 180 teachers from across the island, who have given a minimum of 35 years of service to education, have been bestowed with the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Golden Torch Award this year. Speaking during the awards ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (July 12), State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth,...

Regional Director of Region 1, Otis Brown (left), presents Moneke Mattocks with her certificate at the Jamaica-Tertiary Education Commission’s (J-TEC) Food Service Worker Certification Ceremony at George Headley Primary School in Kingston on Friday (July 12). The event saw the award of certificates to school-based food service workers who participated in a pilot project to certify individuals through the Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) programme. The initiative aligns with the Ministry of Education and Youth’s emphasis on the development of persons through certification.

2 years ago Uncategorized

PHOTOS: Food Service Workers Certification Ceremony

Chairman of the United Way of Jamaica, Dr. Devon Smith (left), sharing pleasantries with Senior Strategist, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, during the launch of the farmers’ rehabilitation fund, at the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica offices in St. Andrew, on July 12.

2 years ago Agriculture

Rehabilitation Fund Launched to Assist Farmers

A farmers’ rehabilitation fund has been launched to provide support for farmers most affected by Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island on July 3. The fund aims to raise $20 million and was launched by the United Way of Jamaica, in collaboration with the Government and Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining; the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS); ScotiaBank Canada; Seprod...

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Transfer of Ownership of Motor Vehicle at Tax Offices

Effective June 25, 2024 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) implemented a new administrative policy for the transfer of motor vehicle ownership at all Tax Offices. The policy changes have become necessary as the Authority aligns this aspect of its operations to reflect the changes to the new Road Traffic Act. All Ministries, Departments, Agencies of Government and Corporations are now required...

2 years ago Housing

Press Release

The National Housing Trust, NHT acknowledges the varying degrees of damage suffered by our mortgagors during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The NHT is advising mortgagors who suffered property damage during Hurricane Beryl, that insurance claims must be filed by Friday, August 16, 2024. Affected mortgagors may file their claims at any NHT branch office. The NHT is reminding mortgagors,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the 30th Anniversary Church Service of the Association of Past Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (APMJCF) Benevolent Society Chapter One, held recently at St. James Parish Church in Montego Bay.

2 years ago National Security

Welfare of Active And Retired Police Personnel A Priority – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the welfare of active and retired police personnel remains a top priority of the Jamaican Government. He said there have been several initiatives to improve the well-being of officers, including the revamping of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Welfare Unit, resulting in more timely response to pension, health, and other benefits....

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon (third right, standing), and other representatives of the Corporation are joined by My Medic Training + Response President, John Lyon (third left, standing), and his team during the handover of equipment on Thursday (July 11) to aid post-Hurricane Beryl relief efforts in the parish.

2 years ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

St. Elizabeth Gets Post-Hurricane Relief Support from American Emergency Response Entity

Post-Hurricane Beryl relief and recovery efforts in St. Elizabeth have been bolstered with the donation of essential tools by My Medic Training+ Response, a United States-based organisation specialising in emergency first-aid response support. The provisions, inclusive of chainsaws, drills, buzz saws and hygiene kits, were presented to the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation during its sitting in Black River on Thursday...